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TAD, Rome You think about shopping in Italy, and you think Milan. But being the grand city that it is, Rome can also be a fantastic shopping experience. From the Spanish Steps, walk straight into VIA DEI CONDOTTI, lined with the well known luxury names from Gucci to Prada. Similar high-end designer boutiques are found in the streets nearby (Via del Babuino, Via Borgognogna, and Via Frattina). Prices tend to be a little cheaper than in London or Paris, but they also tend to offer the same as you'd find in those other cities.

For something different, the Centro Storico hides some exclusive labels. Nuyorica (Piazza Pollarola) is worth finding for the city's hottest shoes, accessories, and jewelry. Fashionistas may also want to check out LOCO (Via dei Baullari, 22) for unique shoe designs and sneakers.
Also seek out ALTERNATIVE (Piazza Mattei), offering garments from such designers as Michael Kors and Hussein Chalayan.
For some vintage shopping, pedestrianized Via del Governo Vecchio is lined with quality second-hand and avant-garde boutiques.

We also recommend TAD, a concept store for the style-conscious. You'll find creations by Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Marc Jacobs shoes, small label perfumes, art books, and even flowers. Cool down at the store's café which has a courtyard with Philippe Stark furniture and Ross Lovegrove lighting. Cross the street to Gente and you may rub shoulders with supermodels looking for something hip by Helmut Lang or Miu Miu.

Be sure to leave some room in your suitcase for the world-renowned Italian leather, or some reasonably-priced designer frames -- Italians can't live without their sunglasses, and OTTICA LUCCHESI (Via del Corso) is a great place to find them in Rome.

For gourmet heaven, Volpetti has been offering delicacies since 1973. It specializes in different types of cheeses and hams, as well as bread. For the sweet tooth, CONFETTERIA MORIONDO & GARIGLIO (Via del Piè di Marmo 21-22) is Rome's most mouth-watering (and oldest) chocolatier. In business since the late 19th century, it has even supplied Italy's royal family with a huge range of truffles, hollow eggs, and fruit jellies.